"Brexit has already happened" for sectors of the agri-food industry

Brexit has already had an impact on certain sectors of the agri-food industry here according to the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture.

The implications of Britain's decision to leave the EU and its effect on the industry north and south were discussed at an all-island dialogue in County Meath this afternoon.

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed told the gathering at the City North Hotel in Gormanston that there is already a significant all-island economy in the agri-food industry which needs to be protected.

Junior Minister Andrew Doyle said that forestry and horticulture have already felt the effects of Brexit.